Blue Jays option Laffey to Triple-A Las Vegas

Laffey had been promoted to the Major Leagues on Monday to provide
depth to an overtaxed bullpen, but he did not appear in a game. The
veteran has had two stints in Toronto this season but has
yet to throw a pitch.

Toronto did not announce a corresponding roster move but indicated that
one is expected prior to Friday night's series opener against Boston. The
transaction likely will involve a position player, as the Blue Jays
anticipate going back to a seven-man bullpen.

The 27-year-old Laffey is 21-23 with a 4.34 ERA in parts of five big
league seasons. He has spent time with the Indians, Mariners and Yankees,
but will now find himself back with Las Vegas to provide organizational
depth.

Laffey had been promoted to the Major Leagues on Monday to provide
depth to an overtaxed bullpen, but he did not appear in a game. The
veteran has had two stints in Toronto this season but has
yet to throw a pitch.

Toronto did not announce a corresponding roster move but indicated that
one is expected prior to Friday night's series opener against Boston. The
transaction likely will involve a position player, as the Blue Jays
anticipate going back to a seven-man bullpen.

The 27-year-old Laffey is 21-23 with a 4.34 ERA in parts of five big
league seasons. He has spent time with the Indians, Mariners and Yankees,
but will now find himself back with Las Vegas to provide organizational
depth.

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